Doctor of Human Resource Management (PhD)

School of Business and Economics
Atlantic International University

The Doctor of Human Resource Management (PhD) objective is to help students lead, consult, or teach in the field of human resources within a complex and global business environment. The Human Resource Management program prepares graduate to pursue careers in colleges and universities, research institutes, and public agencies or industrial and business organizations. The Human Resource Management program is designed to advance the professional development of experienced human resource management graduates and professionals in the human resource management arena by extending their knowledge and equipping them with broad research and process human resource management skills, enabling them to make a key leadership contribution to their chosen fields.

AIU’s Doctorate degree in Human Resource Management goes one step further by allowing students to study and research multiple key areas of computer science to develop a unique foundation of practical knowledge and computer science theory.

Your AIU Distance Learning Doctorate program in Human Resource Management will be a custom-made program, designed just for you by you and your advisor. This flexibility to meet your needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs. Our program does not require every student to study the same subjects and use the same books and other learning materials as every other student. Instead our online Doctoral programs are designed just for you. They are individually designed to meet your needs and help you to reach your professional and personal goals.

Important: Below is an example of the topics or areas you may develop and work on during your studies. By no means is it a complete or required list as AIU programs do not follow a standardized curriculum. It is meant solely as a reference point and example. Want to learn more about the curriculum design at AIU?

Job Description for Doctor in Human Resource Management

The field of labor relations covers the relationship between the management of a company and its unionized employees. The labor relations staff interprets and administers contracts with respect to grievances, wages and salaries, employee welfare, health care, pensions, union and management practices. Entry level jobs for local and national unions include organizing, representation (bargaining or grievance handling) and specializing in research, education, legislative affairs, occupational safety and health, etc. Jobs as "neutrals" typically require a master's or law degree. Neutrals work in state organizations (Public Employees Relation Commission, state mediation board), federal agencies (National Labor Relations Board, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Labor Relations Authority), or are self employed.

Skills for Success

• Good planning, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with

Employment Opportunities for Human Resource Management Majors

• Account Representative
• Affirmative Action Coordinator
• Arbitrator
• Compensation Manager
• Conciliator
• Dispute Resolution Specialist
• EEO Representative
• Employee Benefits Manager
• Employment Counselor
• Employee Relations Representative
• Employee Welfare Manager
• Federal/State Mediator
• Human Resources Administrator
• Industrial Relations Director
• Job Analyst
• Labor Organizer
• Labor Relations Manager
• Lawyer
• Occupational Analyst
• Personnel Consultant
• Placement Manager
• Recruiter
• Training Specialist
• Union Staff Representative